Posts by Sharon

Stop the Krispy Kreme talk! They just opened a store in June that is only about 5 minutes from us!!! To make matters worse, it shares a parking lot with our favorite home improvement store and we just bought a house in June so we go...

I second the papaya recommendation. My heartburn came and went and came and went, but whenever I took papaya, I had no problem! Take it before your meal and if you're feeling uncomfy afterwards, take some more. I was also told you...

Smeta, I would assume you're supposed to put the pads directly on your skin since the witch hazel is supposed to help with perineal healing. Maybe let it thaw a little or ??? I don't know if they would stick to your skin or not. I...

I just got an email from Motherwear.com saying they are having a 60% off sale on nursing clothes. Ends 8/10.

I've had a couple crampy contractions like I was having last night, but they aren't at all regular. The midwives said it's pretty common to go on like this for a couple nights before labor really kicks in. I'm under orders to get lots...

I too was convinced labor was starting last night. I've had lots of BH all along (since about month 4) and in the last month or two, they have gotten much stronger and more frequent...but never regular. Yesterday around 1:00pm, I was...

Luckymomma, It's still (barely) Aug. 3 here...just noticed it's your anniversary! Happy anniversary! RachelMolly, I'm birthing in a birth center with a midwife. I have a friend who is due in Sept who is birthing in the hospital...

I've heard of wonderful results from acupuncture and moxy(?) sticks...it's a cigar shaped bundle of herbal stuff (like incense) that you burn and hold by your foot after being treated with acupuncture. Sounds REALLY bizarre, but my yoga...

Kaje, I just don't see what the problem is...your due date is RIGHT around the corner! I fully support your decision to get out and do some of those things that you want to do!...including switching clinics! We went to a baseball...

I did get a haircut the other day and WOW that was great! Cinnamonamon, you're too funny! I think the hardest part is getting my mind off of all the changes my body is going through and just getting on with my day. Part of me...